Vishal Mega Mart's initial public offering drew bids worth $19 billion on Friday as institutional investors piled in, underscoring confidence in the budget retailer's growth prospects and its resilience amid a quick-commerce boom.

Vishal Mega Mart IPO, which opened for public subscription on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, is set to close today

Vishal Mega Mart IPO sees overwhelming demand from QIBs, NII, tepid response from retail investors, with fluctuating grey market premium.

By Nandan Mandayam and Kashish Tandon (Reuters) -Indian budget retailer Vishal Mega Mart's $943 million IPO was fully subscribed on the second day of bids on Thursday, though a flood of recent offerings dulled retail investors' appetite for a company analysts say is immune to its bigger rivals' problems.

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd.’s $944 million initial public offering was fully sold on the second day of the sale, driven by strong demand from high-networth and retail investors.

Vishal Mega Mart's IPO was oversubscribed by 27.28 times, with strong demand from QIBs and non-institutional investors. The IPO, priced at Rs 74-78, is entirely an offer-for-sale of shares by promoter Kedaara Capital.

Vishal Mega Mart's initial public offering drew bids worth $19 billion on Friday as institutional investors piled in, underscoring confidence in the budget retailer's growth prospects and its resilience amid a quick-commerce boom.